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Occupational Therapist (Neonates & Paediatrics)
The closing date is 22 February 2026
Paediatric & Neonatal Occupational Therapist - B7
22.5 hours per week
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and passionate Occupational Therapist to join our AHP team in acute paediatrics and neonates. This role is two days acute inpatient cover and one day in neonates working with the clinical specialist neonatal occupational therapist and another senior OT.
This role will be responsible for establishing the paediatric acute OT service at the Trust and will include service evaluation and audit to measure impact. You will work closely with the acute paediatric physiotherapy team and work collaboratively with families and the wider MDT. You will be joining a dynamic, embedded team with opportunities for joint working, education and training.
This role will predominately be based at the Chelsea site with some input at the West Middlesex Hospital site dependent on clinical needs. We would encourage all applicants to contact the department to discuss the role in more detail.
Main duties of the job
To establish and develop the role of occupational therapy on the paediatric in-patient wards on both sites.
To work alongside the Clinical Specialist Neonatal Occupational Therapist to deliver input to the neonatal units or follow-up clinics as required.
To provide highly specialised assessment, diagnosis and intervention for inpatient infants, children and young people and timely appropriate onward referrals.
To work alongside therapy and dietetic colleagues and the wider MDT to promote the roles of AHPs in neonates and paediatrics.
To engage with clinical supervision and professional support.
To use evidence-based principles/current best practice and specialist skills to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.
To participate in service development projects and QI initiatives, particularly those that highlight the impact of a strong AHP workforce within the paediatric and neonatal unit.
To provide teaching for more junior therapy staff on the occupational therapy role in neonatal and paediatric interventions.
To work with the clinical lead paediatric physiotherapist to deliver best patient care on the inpatient wards.
To collect and analyse data to evaluate the impact of the post and provide recommendations for future service planning.
About us
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.
We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.
We are committed to equal opportunities and believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence. As part of our dedication to equity, we actively welcome applications from individuals from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that diverse teams bring and are committed to creating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered to succeed.
If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.
Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
Job responsibilities
To be responsible for an individual caseload, including prioritisation, assessment and management of patients with acute conditions.
To support the delivery of the clinical service with the neonatal and paediatric services according to service demands and deliver a high quality service.
To identify and prioritise BYCP on the neonatal unit and paediatric wards for clinical caseload and carry out highly specialised individualised assessments and interventions.
To use standardised screening tools and outcome measures specific for the neonatal and paediatric population.
Please see attached JD for more details
Person Specification
Education
* BSc/MSc in Occupational Therapy
* HCPC registration
* Relevant Post graduate courses
* RCOT member
* Member of relevant CIG
Skills and knowledge
* Ability to influence MDT
* Autonomous worker
* Reflect and seek support
* Knowledge of FI Care models
* Ability to build strong relationships
* Passionate about OT
* Team Player
* Motivated
Experience
* Significant paediatric experience including acute
* Use of paediatric and neonatal assessments and outcome measures
* Ongoing CPD
* Experience of setting up a new service
* Experience of assessments: Prechtl GM, HINE, NBO, NBAS, Bayley's
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Cross Site -- Chelsea and Westminster Hospital/West Middlesex Hospital
£56,276 to £63,176 a yearper annum incl. HCAS (pro rata)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
289-CS-321
Job locations
Cross Site -- Chelsea and Westminster Hospital/West Middlesex Hospital
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